THE police expect more than 1.4 million vehicles to enter Kedah during Aidilfitri, almost triple the 500,000 vehicles two years ago.

Kedah traffic investigation and enforcement department chief Mohd Mahiri Hussin said the police anticipated the jump in traffic as people balik kampung, having not been able to do so for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We have also set up a special team that will control and monitor traffic, especially in the Kota Star, Kuala Muda, Kulim and Kubang Pasu districts, where the roads are busier and have higher accident rate,” he told a press conference in Alor Star today.

Mahiri said more than 400 traffic policemen will be on duty during Op Selamat, 18 which starts on April 29 and ends on May 8.

“The police will also take stricter action against bullies and mat rempit,” he said. – Bernama, April 23, 2022.